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Old 10-02-2009, 04:24 PM
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ESP Japan 400 Series J-Four Jazz Bass - Candy Apple Red w/Matching Headstock

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TRADED!

Here is a 1987 ESP 400 Series Jazz Bass. Made in Japan, sweet neck, sweet tone. Sounds like a vintage jazz should - true passive single coil tone. And the neck just plays itself.

The bass has been used and the body shows some "mojo", but nothing that is glaring or visible from a distance (as you can see from the pics - taken from 3 feet away). No cracks, dents of major dings, just minor cosmetic wear from normal use - some finish nicks and scuffs and some buckle rash on the back. I've included closeups of all the wear so you get a good idea - these pics were taken with the light shining directly on the wear w/a macro lens, so they exaggerate the wear a bit. But I want the new owner to see everything.

The neck is another story - it's excellent, near mint condition! No wear on the back of the neck, fingerboard/frets are super clean. Neck is straight and truss rod works smoothly. Just set it up with a new set of DR Marcus Miller Fat Beams (45-105) with medium/low action. Sounds/plays amazing.

All the parts are original save the bridge and the neck plate. There was a really ugly replacement bridge on the bass w/narrow spacing, so I installed a vintage style bridge from a Fender. Works and sounds beautiful. Electronics work perfectly (sprayed out all the pots too). Replaced all the pickguard screws with new stainless steel screws.

Specs:
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple neck w/rosewood fingerboard
Frets: 21 medium
Pickups: ESP Alnico single coils
Preamp: None
Controls: Volume, Volume, Tone
Scale: 34"
Bridge: Fender vintage style
Tuners: Original Chrome

Selling for $500 shipped in the US. International shipping is no problem, just PM for quote. Comes with a like new, non-original gig bag.






















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Old 10-02-2009, 10:16 PM
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Bump for this sweet thing.

I recognize a good thing when I see it. I got mine already in the form of an old Aria Pro II J copy so I don't need this. But it is hard to pass it up. If you can get over the headstock shape you will be rewarded!
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Old 10-02-2009, 10:42 PM
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Very tempted..... now I have to decide if I want to import the willows spunky standard new from abroad..... or this....
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Old 10-08-2009, 08:05 PM
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Do you still have this?
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oh my lord! if this is still available, pm me please! I am looking for one of these!
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Sorry guys...traded. Updated the original post and closed thread.
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